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The Configuration Menu
Exceptions
An exception is any deviation from the DVR’s normal behaviour - phrased another
way, it’s like saying the DVR’s been working fine except for these events.
Option
Description
Enable Event Hint
Enable the DVR to monitor for alarm events and system exceptions.
When an exception occurs, the DVR displays the
icon on the Live
View screen.
Event Hint
Settings
Select the type of alarm events and exceptions that will trigger the
display of the
icon.
Option
Description
Exception Type
Select the exceptions you want the DVR to react to. By configuring
the action for these events, you can create any combination of audio
alerts or auto-emails to be sent for different event types. The types of
exception available are:
•
HDD Full:
Occurs when the DVR runs out of space on the hard
drive to save new footage. This event is redundant if you have
Overwrite
setting enabled, as the DVR will automatically delete
old footage to ensure it can continue to record.
•
HDD Error:
Occurs when the DVR has trouble accessing its hard
drives, or when it cannot detect one at all.
•
Network Disconnected:
Occurs when the DVR has problems
connecting to the Internet. This may indicate a problem with the
DVR’s configuration, a fault with your network or a problem with
your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
•
IP Conflicted:
Occurs when the DVR detects another device on
the same network with a conflicting IP address. Basically, it
indicates that two devices are trying to use the same IP address.
This shouldn’t occur if you’re using DHCP addressing, unless one
or more devices is set to use a STATIC IP (the static addressing
method overrides the automatic assignment process).
•
Illegal Login:
This will occur if the DVR detects a login with an
incorrect username or password.
•
Input/recording resolution mismatch:
If the camera connected
is not capable of matching the resolution selected in the
“Record
Tab”
menu.
•
Record Exception:
This will occur if there are unexpected errors
during capture such as a HDD failure, if the HDD is full or if the
HDD quota has been changed.
Note: Select
All
to enable the DVR to trigger action when any of the
exceptions listed above occurs.
Audible Warning
A continuous audible beeping is heard from the DVR when an exception
occurs.
Alert CMS
software
A warning message is sent to the SwannView Plus client software
installed on your computer when an exception occurs.
Send Email
If you’ve have configured your email account details, an alert is sent to
your email address when an exception occurs.
